Chapter 70: Seventy, Grand Ceremony Chapter 70: Seventy, Grand Ceremony “Where are we going?” Yang Lisheng was very curious.
“We will know once we get there,” Qin Yushen said, feigning mystery.
Yang Lisheng nodded, walked to the back, opened the car door, and waited for Song Yan Ning and Li Meixiang to get in before sitting down himself. He was still curious, but since Qin Yushen wasn’t willing to tell, he had no other choice.
“Let’s drive,” Qin Yushen instructed the driver beside him, his gaze shifting to the rear-view mirror, inadvertently meeting Song Yan Ning’s eyes, twinkling like stars, his lips curling into a slight smile. For some reason, he was particularly interested in Song Yan Ning, as if she had a special allure that made him want to know her better.
Song Yan Ning gave Qin Yushen a cold glance and turned to look out of the window. She didn’t want to have too much contact with Qin Yushen; he felt too dangerous to her, as if he could see right through her.
Qin Yushen’s eyes filled with amusement, and he turned his gaze forward again.
As the car moved smoothly, Yang Lisheng, recognizing the increasingly familiar route, grew puzzled. Could Qin Yushen be taking them to the siheyuan?
The car stopped at the entrance of the alley, Qin Yushen got out, waited for the three to alight, and led them into the alley.
“Are we going to the siheyuan?” Yang Lisheng couldn’t help but voice his doubt.
“Yes!” Qin Yushen nodded. There was no point in hiding it at this point.
“The siheyuan is no longer ours,” whispered Yang Lisheng, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. He had already told Qin Yushen before; he didn’t understand why he would still bring them here.
Song Yan Ning stared thoughtfully at Qin Yushen. Could the Qin Family have bought the siheyuan back?
“You’ll know once you’re there.” Noticing Song Yan Ning’s gaze, Qin Yushen turned to look at her and winked.
Song Yan Ning rolled her eyes, speechless. Could this Qin Yushen be an imposter? How different he was from the Qin Yushen Ling Yu had described in the documents!
The documents said that Qin Yushen particularly disliked girls and was ice-cold to everyone except his family, much like a moving iceberg. But Qin Yushen’s behavior today was nothing like that. Could the information be wrong?
When they reached the siheyuan, Qin Yushen stepped forward and pushed open the large gate.
With a creak, the gates slowly opened to both sides.
Both Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang displayed a look of surprise. Could Qin Yushen push the doors open so easily—was there no one inside?
“Let’s go inside,” Qin Yushen said, looking at the trio.
“Wouldn’t it be improper for us to just go in?” Li Meixiang hesitated. After all, the house was no longer theirs.
“They have already moved out,” Qin Yushen stepped into the siheyuan.
“Moved away? So quickly?” Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang both looked incredulous.
“Grandpa, Grandma, let’s go inside,” Song Yan Ning called out to the stunned Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang.
“Okay.” Yang Lisheng and Li Meixiang exchanged looks and stepped up to follow Qin Yushen and Song Yan Ning. At that moment, they felt a sense of expectation. They knew it was impossible, but they couldn’t help but hope.
As they entered the courtyard, Song Yan Ning saw the scene before her and a radiant smile spread across her lips. She turned to Qin Yushen with gratitude and nodded, “Thank you!” Her grandparents would be so happy to see the courtyard.
Qin Yushen smiled lightly, “No need to be polite.”
“This… this can’t be possible?!” Yang Lisheng stared at the courtyard before him, his eyes wide and his face full of disbelief. Was this an illusion?
“It’s that Parasol Tree and that well.” Li Meixiang’s eyes brimmed with excited tears. She had thought she would never see that Parasol Tree again in her lifetime.
Yang Lisheng calmed himself and walked forward, carefully examining the Parasol Tree, “It’s that Parasol Tree, the one we planted back then.” He thought it was either an illusion or a replacement, until he saw the special mark they left on the tree; only then did he realize it was indeed the same tree they had planted.
Drawing a deep breath, he couldn’t hold back his tears. He was overjoyed, having believed he’d never see this tree again, and yet here it was.
Li Meixiang caressed the Parasol Tree, her face wet with tears but filled with excitement, “This is wonderful! Truly wonderful!”
Seeing her grandparents so happy they cried, Song Yan Ning also felt extremely joyful. Suddenly, Qin Yushen seemed much more appealing than before.
Yang Lisheng turned to Qin Yushen, “How did this Parasol Tree come back?” The Qin family must have divine skills to have found this tree in such a short time.
“A few years ago, Beijing issued a regulation on tree cutting and relocation, prohibiting individuals and organizations from cutting trees at will, subject to hefty fines. Approval is needed to cut or relocate trees. This Parasol Tree, because of its age and dense growth, was relocated to the Plant Park,” Qin Yushen explained. After knowing the situation of the courtyard, he specifically looked up the whereabouts of the tree, and fortunately, he found it.
“That’s wonderful! Thank you so much.” Yang Lisheng expressed his gratitude. Seeing the return of the tree made him so happy; only those who have experienced loss and recovery could understand that feeling.
Qin Yushen smiled and shook his head, “As long as Grandpa Yang and Grandma Yang are happy.”
“Has this courtyard been bought already? How much? We’ll pay you,” Yang Lisheng couldn’t stop smiling. With the courtyard back, he wanted to change the property and land titles to Xiao Ning’s name, ensuring that Xinxin couldn’t sell it again, and providing Xiao Ning a place to stay when she returned to Beijing.
“No need for payment, this is to thank you for treating my grandma,” Qin Yushen shook his head.
“That won’t do, treating an illness doesn’t need this much money.” Yang Lisheng couldn’t possibly accept such an expensive treatment fee. It had been years since he had returned to Beijing, but he was still aware of the real estate market there. This courtyard couldn’t be repurchased for less than twenty or thirty million, especially since it involved convincing the previous owner to move out quickly.
“Grandpa Yang, please don’t be polite. Here are the property title and land title; I need to leave now,” Qin Yushen handed the titles to Yang Lisheng and then turned to head out the door.
“Wait a moment.” Yang Lisheng followed him.
“Grandpa Yang, I really have an urgent matter, see you tomorrow.” Without looking back, Qin Yushen walked away.
“But this…” Yang Lisheng looked at the property and land titles in his hands, unsure of what to do. He had saved countless lives in his lifetime but never overcharged a patient. How could he accept such a grand gesture from the Qin family and still feel at peace?